SBDJ
Well for some odd reason I couldn't sleep at all tonight, so I decided to do some work updating my Slideshow plugin.
* You can now add/remove pictures to the folder dynamically - no need to reopen the folder or restart the plugin
* All code rewritten; drawing optimised slightly and threading put to a bit better use
* Some extra built in transitions apart from the standard issue fade; it will now also randomly choose between fade and a few (28 at present) variations on sliding in/out.
If you've got any requests for things that you would like to see, or things that are broken at present for you then now is the time to let me know so I can sort them :)
Regards,
Scott
* You can now add/remove pictures to the folder dynamically - no need to reopen the folder or restart the plugin
* All code rewritten; drawing optimised slightly and threading put to a bit better use
* Some extra built in transitions apart from the standard issue fade; it will now also randomly choose between fade and a few (28 at present) variations on sliding in/out.
If you've got any requests for things that you would like to see, or things that are broken at present for you then now is the time to let me know so I can sort them :)
Regards,
Scott
geposted Tue 09 Feb 10 @ 1:14 am
HIghSlayer
Nice one Scott - you are a star and thanks for that.
Do you have a link to it as I cant find it in the downloads section.
Cheers
Colin
Do you have a link to it as I cant find it in the downloads section.
Cheers
Colin
geposted Tue 09 Feb 10 @ 4:52 am
SBDJ
Sorry, I should have made my post clearer. I haven't published it yet, will undergo a round of testing before release :)
geposted Tue 09 Feb 10 @ 5:50 am
bryantpb
Hi Scott, a while back we spoke about the issue of when I close out the video after the use of your slideshow, and when I use my karaoke program following that, the program freezes. My karaoke program needs to have priority over the extended monitor (screen), and somehow when disabling the video (by clicking on the video portion of the skin, or disabling in the config) VDJ doesn't completely release its hold (priority) of the second screen. And I get the same result (a freeze-up; same as what I would get if I hadn't disabled the video at all) when i put a karaoke song on play.
Does this new version perhaps correct this.
Other effects I use work okay with the karaoke program as long as I always remember to disable the video before i play a karaoke song..
Does this new version perhaps correct this.
Other effects I use work okay with the karaoke program as long as I always remember to disable the video before i play a karaoke song..
geposted Tue 09 Feb 10 @ 3:03 pm
JoeyKJ
Hey bryantpb
You should post this problem in the Video Freeze thread, the issue you talk about is what happens to me and alot of other people that the video doesn't release even if you try to turn it off manually, their may be something in the way you use the software that might lead to answers to help in resolving this issue.
Post it here they are monitoring this thread http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/120697/General_Discussion/Video_Freeze_Problem.html
Thanks
Joey....
You should post this problem in the Video Freeze thread, the issue you talk about is what happens to me and alot of other people that the video doesn't release even if you try to turn it off manually, their may be something in the way you use the software that might lead to answers to help in resolving this issue.
Post it here they are monitoring this thread http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/120697/General_Discussion/Video_Freeze_Problem.html
Thanks
Joey....
geposted Tue 09 Feb 10 @ 8:58 pm
SBDJ
I'll see if I can test it out Bryan.
Couple more things added:
* Transparancy
* Disable/Enable VDJ video behind picture (behind transparency and outside picture boundaries)
* Ability to move image around
This means it could be used to display a sequence of logos/images on the screen without taking up the full video display :)
Only side affect of this is that you'll need extra browser space to see all the sliders lol. VDJ HiRes can do it, but standard and widescreen drop the transparency slider.
What I might do to work around this is only have the text display for settings only display for a few seconds after moving a slider, then revert to displaying the filename. Thoughts?
I've also rewritten the image indexing code; it's now truley dynamic - you don't have to wait for a sequence to complete as they are indexed on the fly.
Does anyone have any other thoughts or input? I'll be looking for testers shortly :)
Couple more things added:
* Transparancy
* Disable/Enable VDJ video behind picture (behind transparency and outside picture boundaries)
* Ability to move image around
This means it could be used to display a sequence of logos/images on the screen without taking up the full video display :)
Only side affect of this is that you'll need extra browser space to see all the sliders lol. VDJ HiRes can do it, but standard and widescreen drop the transparency slider.
What I might do to work around this is only have the text display for settings only display for a few seconds after moving a slider, then revert to displaying the filename. Thoughts?
I've also rewritten the image indexing code; it's now truley dynamic - you don't have to wait for a sequence to complete as they are indexed on the fly.
Does anyone have any other thoughts or input? I'll be looking for testers shortly :)
geposted Wed 10 Feb 10 @ 10:44 am
hippydog
Sounds awesome!
future suggestion (the only thing I could think of) is to have the slideshow somehow connected to the BPM of the active deck.. (or maybe pulled from the CBG?)
like a transition on every 4th or 8th beat (switchable?)
future suggestion (the only thing I could think of) is to have the slideshow somehow connected to the BPM of the active deck.. (or maybe pulled from the CBG?)
like a transition on every 4th or 8th beat (switchable?)
geposted Wed 10 Feb 10 @ 2:29 pm
SBDJ
Thats do-able, I can add that ;)
geposted Wed 10 Feb 10 @ 5:19 pm
hippydog
SBDJ wrote :
Thats do-able, I can add that ;)
do you know, if you get that done, you just 'blew out of the water' the majority of Video Editing software out right now?!!
(in my opinion)
few months ago I was looking around for new video editing software, who's main purpose was to compose 'picture slide shows' for clients.
the new stuff out there does some amazingly cool things..
BUT Only one I found said it would "automatically set a slideshow to music by the beat"..
I go all excited until I downloaded the demo,...... (adobe premier elements)
...
and found out you have to PURCHASE & DOWNLOAD SPECIAL MUSIC FOR THAT FEATURE TO WORK... :-(
so ya :-)
HUGE karma towards you if you get that implemented!
geposted Wed 10 Feb 10 @ 6:22 pm
SBDJ
Already done it :)
You can now toggle whether the "delay" between picture changes is in seconds or in beats.
Any more for any more?
You can now toggle whether the "delay" between picture changes is in seconds or in beats.
Any more for any more?
geposted Wed 10 Feb 10 @ 7:35 pm
JoeyKJ
Wow Scott, You're the Man!!!!
Joey....
Joey....
geposted Thu 11 Feb 10 @ 1:46 pm
neiljames
SBDJ wrote :
Already done it :)
You can now toggle whether the "delay" between picture changes is in seconds or in beats.
Any more for any more?
You can now toggle whether the "delay" between picture changes is in seconds or in beats.
Any more for any more?
How about having the choice to display photos in order or in random order.
geposted Thu 11 Feb 10 @ 9:31 pm
dJdAb
Please, put me down as a tester. I'd love to get creative implementing this to work with my new Bluetooth BD / Playstation remote device / mapper. I'm currently running and controlling both decks, mixer controls, video effects, loops, etc via this controller. So, when I'm not mixing I can step away and run visuals from anywhere in the room. A play a lot of slideshows form past events and would love an update!!!
-Sean / dJ dAb
-Sean / dJ dAb
geposted Thu 11 Feb 10 @ 11:52 pm
SBDJ
neiljames wrote :
How about having the choice to display photos in order or in random order.
Done :)
geposted Fri 12 Feb 10 @ 5:26 am
neiljames
You are to cool!
When will you post it so I can use it?
When will you post it so I can use it?
geposted Sat 13 Feb 10 @ 4:36 pm
PRESTIGE SONORISATION
Really impatient to use it !
geposted Mon 15 Feb 10 @ 6:56 pm
halo_djk
When It's done.... All good things come to those who wait.
geposted Wed 17 Feb 10 @ 10:18 am
fatboyfoster
looking forward to the release of this, use the slideshow all the time at weddings and birthdays....the extra stuff in V2 is going to rock!!!
nice work!!!
nice work!!!
geposted Fri 19 Feb 10 @ 8:42 am
thetracker510
Scott! Im getting A Nervous Rash allready My Boy! its this thing almost done? the thing about the control panel opening for a brief momement (on lower Resolution) skin sounds pretty ingenious actually!
geposted Sat 20 Mar 10 @ 7:22 am
djdad
Can you change this?
I am running a slideshow, then let's say at the 5th picture, i realize that i need to change the speed. But when i do this, the slideshow starts from the begging.
I am running a slideshow, then let's say at the 5th picture, i realize that i need to change the speed. But when i do this, the slideshow starts from the begging.
geposted Sat 20 Mar 10 @ 6:22 pm
